Excited & Nervous

This is my first time posting a message...so I am not real certain what this is all about. I just wanted to express some of my thoughts and maybe get some feedback. My surgery date is scheduled for next Tuesday, Nov. 9th. I am excited yet just as nervous. I have 2 small children and they are all that I can think about. My doctor has advised that the nerves are normal. I am ready for Nov. 9th to get here. I am ready to start my new life...but the nerves come into play when I think about what could be. I am sure that there is someone out there that can relate to what I am going through...if not...thanks for reading my message!

Hello Sissy, I know exactly how you feel...I'm excited and nervous as well. I'm moreso excited about beginning my new life and nervous on the life I'm leaving behind (a life of obesity as its the only life I've known since birth). I do believe this is quite natural as we all know the risks that come into play when having any type of surgery. Try to think of all the positive things you'll be able to do for yourself and with your children and know that the good outweigh the bad. Your friends at AMOS are definitely here to support you so it's okay to "talk" about how and what you're feeling. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday (Nov. 11th) and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and know that everything will turn out just fine.

My surgery is the same days as yours----I will be thinking about you! Hope all goes great for us!

Hi Sissy, I totally agree with Cassandra! I don't believe there is anyone out there that has had WLS and has not experienced all those mixed feelings and emotions that you are going through. I can surely tell you that I am doing that right now! My surgery date is one week after yours, and as it approaches, I am beside myself! As for this web site, I am sure that I could never have gotten this far without it. Everyone here is just amazing as far as love and support and a willingness to give comfort where it is needed. Just please know that you are not alone..not at all! And, please know that you will be in my prayers when your day comes. I'm positive you are going to be just fine as you step over that threshold into a new life! God bless you and keep you! Pat

only thing I can say is mine is December 14th and I have those same thoughts. What could happen, what might happen.....is it worth it? I know that if I don't do it, I probably won't be around in another year or so. I am holding on to that thought. I missed out playing with my little ones, I don't want to miss out playing with my grandbabies. I want to be able to walk, and laugh, and run and feel the wind in my hair, and laugh some more and jump into leaves, and kick my feet into the waves lapping on the ocean and know I am not being stared at.....We can do it ...........we can do it

Sissy, My date is 11/18, also with Dr. Melkonian. I am a bit older than you (I'm guessing), as my "little one" is 22yrs old. So I don't have that pressure that I would be abandoning my family if anything went wrong. Needless to say I do want to come through this process with as few problems as possible. I figure the best way to do so is to listen to the doctor and follow his instructions to the letter. I also tend to get comfort in looking at the odds ( I work in banking so, numbers is my life). We all know there is risk involved this WLS, as in any surgery, and for most of us the risks are higher for major health problems staying at the weight we are now. That being said, I look at the number of people that have had this proceedure done with little or no complications and can't think of a reason why I should be singled out for problems. Good luck on the 9th I hope the odds are with you and you will be in my prayers. TP

Sissy, My prayers are with you and i know about the nervous/excitement. I too have surgery after yours my date is Novemeber 18th. and Time is flying by quickly. I wish you the best! Keep in touch Sharon R

I am a day behind you. I am feeling the same way. One minute I am catching butterflies and singing like Snow White. The next minute, I am Xena, Warrior princess. My moods are all over the place. I'll say a prayer for you, Dear. Let me know how you do.